Paul Bryant
Gaming AgeNocturnal review for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox
Published 7/14/2023
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83
+2 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 / Switch - 6/7/2023
Nocturnal
After years of traveling, Ardeshir finds his native island covered in a mysterious fog. Carve your way with fire and steel to find out what happened to your people in this action-platformer game. You’re the only one who can discover the secrets that lie beyond the Mist.
- Developer
- Sunnyside Games
- Publisher
- Dear Villagers
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81
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Critic avg
81
9 scored reviews
Total coverage
9
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Score range
60–92
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 81 across 9 scored reviews, with a 32-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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9 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 22%
80–895 reviews · 56%
70–791 review · 11%
Below 701 review · 11%
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Neil Bolt
PlayStation UniverseNocturnal Review (PS5) - Mist Opportunity - PlayStation Universe
Published 7/13/2023
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Score
60
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlana Dunitz
GameGrinNocturnal Review
Published 6/24/2023
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Score
85
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalRussell Archey
Gaming NexusNocturnal Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 6/23/2023
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalEdEN
PS4Blog.netNocturnal Review
Published 6/20/2023
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalDaman Shelley
GamesCreedNocturnal PC Review: The Night May Not Be Long, But The Flames Will Burn Forever
Published 6/15/2023
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Score
92
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJay Claassen
NoobFeedNocturnal PC Review
Published 6/13/2023
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalCosmin Vasile
SoftpediaNocturnal Review (PC)
Published 6/11/2023
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Steighner
COGconnectedNocturnal Review – Fiery Emissions
Published 6/7/2023
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75
-6 vs critic avg
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